There are a number of programs and opportunities for wāhine here at UniRec and the University of Waikato. Below you’ll find information on current offerings and weekly events. If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected].
There’s more opportunities available for wāhine students on campus and beyond with the Waikato Wāhine Movement.
WOMEN’S LEARN TO LIFT WORKSHOPS
(FREE FOR STUDENTS)
Intro workshops, exclusive to wāhine, designed to teach you gym basics in a relaxed environment. The one hour sessions are run by female trainers and come with no expectations. All you need is a gym towel and a ‘give it a go’ attitude!
L2L MOBILITY – learn about how to use foam rollers and stretching to improve your mobility in the gym
L2L 1.0 – learn the basics of barbell squats, deadlifts and bench press with a few extra learnings thrown in
L2L 2.0 – build on your experience from attending L2L 1.0 by exploring more advanced lifts and exercises
When: Wednesdays (24 July – 10 September) 6.30 – 7.30pm
Where: UniRec Te Whare Whakakaha/HP Room
Who: Wāhine UoW students and UniRec members
Workshop Schedule:
L2L 1.0 – Wed, 21 August, 6.30 – 7.30pm
L2L 2.0 – Wed, 28 August, 6.30 – 7.30pm
L2L 2.0 – Wed, 4 September, 6.30 – 7.30pm
L2L 2.0 – Wed, 11 September, 6.30 – 7.30pm
Spaces are limited – BOOK ONLINE HERE
LEARN TO PLAY
(FREE FOR STUDENTS)
Relaxed sport sessions run by female facilitators, teaching basic fundamentals and technique. A great chance to try something new and meet other students.
Where: UniRec Sports Hall
Who: Wāhine UoW Students and UniRec members
Learn to Play Schedule:
L2P Pickleball – Thu, 26 September, 3.00 – 4.00pm
L2P Volleyball – Thu, 10 October, 3.00 – 4.00pm
Spaces are limited – BOOK ONLINE HERE
DANCE SERIES
(FREE FOR STUDENTS)
Learn something new in these awesome dance workshops, taught in a relaxed, private environment, run by female teachers.
Where: UniRec Activity Room
Who: Wāhine UoW Students
Dance Series Schedule:
Hip Hop – Thursdays, 7.00 – 8.00pm (25 July – 29 August)
For Hip Hop – BOOK ONLINE HERE
WOMEN’S WEIGHTS
A dedicated space exclusive to female members to workout with privacy and confidence, fitted with squat racks and lifting platforms with all the equipment needed for a full free weights workout.
When: Monday – Thursday, 4.00 – 7.30pm
Where: UniRec Te Whare Whakakaha/HP Room
Who: Wāhine UniRec members
